Bethel High

Summary:

Bethel High is a public high school located in Hampton, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,777 students. The school is part of the Hampton City Public Schools district, which is ranked 56 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bethel High stands out for its significant racial diversity, with around 67% of its students being African American, which is much higher than the state average and nearby schools. The school has also shown steady improvement in its academic performance, moving from a 1-star rating to a 3-star rating in the latest assessment. Bethel High performs particularly well for its African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner student subgroups, ranking in the top 100 schools in Virginia for these groups. Additionally, the school outperforms the Hampton City Public Schools district and the state average in several key subject areas, such as Geometry, Algebra I, Algebra II, and Biology.

Despite these strengths, Bethel High faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with over 86% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While the school performs better than some nearby schools, such as Menchville High and Heritage High, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Grafton High and Tabb High, which are in the York County Public Schools district. However, Bethel High has shown a consistent upward trend in its statewide ranking and performance, indicating that the school is making progress in addressing its challenges and improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1067 Big Bethel Rd
       Hampton, VA  23666


(757) 825-4400

District: Hampton City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
154th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,679 Help


Feeder schools for Bethel High:

Elementary:    Alfred S. Forrest Elementary
    Christopher C. Kraft Elementary
    George P. Phenix Elementary
    Luther W. Machen Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  1,777

Racial breakdown:

African American:
66.9%
White:
16.6%
Hispanic:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bethel High ranks better than 53.2% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked high schools in the Hampton City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.37. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bethel High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Bethel High has the largest high school student body size in the Hampton City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bethel High is $7,679, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Hampton City Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bethel High:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethel High 154th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Bethel High in the ranking list.)

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Hampton City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hampton City Public Schools 56th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bethel High

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Rank History for all students at Bethel High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 46.94 177th 308 42.5%
2006 45.62 189th 314 39.8%
2007 35.54 246th 313 21.4%
2008 34.72 242nd 316 23.4%
2009 42.80 199th 313 36.4%
2010 31.08 260th 317 18.0%
2011 39.01 220th 320 31.3%
2012 33.18 254th 321 20.9%
2013 39.63 207th 321 35.5%
2014 27.59 269th 322 16.5%
2015 33.58 246th 322 23.6%
2016 33.01 249th 321 22.4%
2017 26.96 277th 324 14.5%
2018 34.41 246th 326 24.5%
2019 36.25 242nd 327 26.0%
2021 42.11 183rd 327 44.0%
2022 45.03 188th 325 42.2%
2023 53.88 175th 326 46.3%
2024 58.37 154th 329 53.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bethel High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.77 111th 193 42.5%
2024 60.92 72nd 198 63.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bethel High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 79.95 23rd 122 81.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bethel High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.07 96th 320 70.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Bethel High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.98 195th 320 39.1%
2024 57.59 157th 322 51.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bethel High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.99 134th 249 46.2%
2024 42.76 158th 253 37.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Bethel High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.54 68th 92 26.1%
2024 46.70 56th 92 39.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Bethel High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.65 164th 321 48.9%
2024 53.96 167th 322 48.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Bethel High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.32 71st 240 70.4%
2024 69.27 57th 249 77.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bethel High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.44 147th 232 36.6%
2024 58.46 90th 233 61.4%
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Rank History for White students at Bethel High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.49 147th 315 53.3%
2024 52.35 181st 314 42.4%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bethel High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1474 1474
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1463 1463
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1453 1453
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1458 1458
1993 783 774 39 25 5 n/a n/a 0 1626
1994 777 851 44 20 7 n/a n/a 0 1699
1995 811 941 42 30 4 n/a n/a 0 1828
1996 811 941 42 30 4 n/a n/a 0 1828
1997 843 1023 44 22 4 n/a n/a 0 1936
1998 821 1091 48 34 2 n/a n/a 0 1996
1999 818 1100 48 40 3 n/a n/a 0 2009
2000 792 1136 54 49 3 n/a n/a -4 2030
2001 762 1156 53 42 5 n/a n/a 0 2018
2002 738 1235 51 33 5 n/a n/a 0 2062
2003 738 1235 51 33 5 n/a n/a 0 2062
2004 730 1233 40 45 4 n/a n/a 0 2052
2005 705 1285 37 51 5 n/a n/a 0 2083
2006 662 1332 39 44 4 n/a n/a 0 2081
2007 591 1346 38 33 6 n/a n/a 0 2014
2008 542 1277 43 42 6 n/a n/a 0 1910
2009 513 1262 44 32 4 n/a n/a 4 1859
2010 482 1326 47 48 5 n/a n/a 9 1917
2011 476 1318 48 58 9 2 6 0 1917
2012 480 1279 41 71 4 1 28 0 1904
2013 459 1303 40 68 4 2 58 0 1934
2014 423 1205 47 71 3 2 80 0 1831
2015 404 1216 40 71 2 1 97 0 1831
2016 378 1204 39 92 4 4 101 0 1822
2017 349 1229 35 103 3 7 100 0 1826
2018 310 1216 36 105 2 4 93 0 1766
2019 298 1200 29 97 3 7 98 0 1732
2020 298 1199 29 101 3 4 104 0 1738
2021 282 1202 30 104 3 3 127 0 1751
2022 287 1234 37 127 3 4 123 0 1815
2023 295 1189 28 137 5 2 121 0 1777

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bethel High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1474 89.8 16.4 n/a
1990 1463 90.7 16.1 n/a
1991 1453 95.8 15.1 n/a
1992 1458 97.6 14.9 n/a
1993 1626 95.3 17.1 n/a
1994 1699 153.6 n/a 10.5
1995 1828 n/a 0.0 12.1
1996 1828 n/a 0.0 12.1
1997 1936 n/a 0.0 12.4
1998 1996 n/a 0.0 13.8
1999 2009 112.0 17.9 18.2
2000 2030 n/a 0.0 16.7
2001 2018 127.0 15.9 15.5
2002 2062 156.5 13.2 17.9
2003 2062 156.5 13.2 17.9
2004 2052 141.5 14.5 19.2
2005 2083 141.5 14.7 21.4
2006 2081 139.0 15.0 21
2007 2014 135.0 14.9 23.1
2008 1910 118.1 16.2 22.8
2009 1859 109.3 17.0 25.6
2010 1917 103.4 18.5 31.1
2011 1917 104.6 18.3 31.9
2012 1904 126.3 15.0 35.6
2013 1934 130.7 14.7 38.5
2014 1831 140.0 13.0 39.2
2015 1831 132.0 13.8 42.3
2016 1822 120.0 15.1 38.3
2017 1826 116.3 15.6 42.1
2018 1766 114.8 15.3 46.4
2019 1732 106.8 16.2 45.8
2020 1738 123.9 14.0 43.2
2021 1751 121.8 14.3 n/a
2022 1815 117.1 15.4 41.4
2023 1777 119.2 14.9 86

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bethel High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1474 89.8 16.4 n/a
1990 1463 90.7 16.1 n/a
1991 1453 95.8 15.1 n/a
1992 1458 97.6 14.9 n/a
1993 1626 95.3 17.1 n/a
1994 1699 153.6 n/a 10.5
1995 1828 n/a 0.0 12.1
1996 1828 n/a 0.0 12.1
1997 1936 n/a 0.0 12.4
1998 1996 n/a 0.0 13.8
1999 2009 112.0 17.9 18.2
2000 2030 n/a 0.0 16.7
2001 2018 127.0 15.9 15.5
2002 2062 156.5 13.2 17.9
2003 2062 156.5 13.2 17.9
2004 2052 141.5 14.5 19.2
2005 2083 141.5 14.7 21.4
2006 2081 139.0 15.0 21
2007 2014 135.0 14.9 23.1
2008 1910 118.1 16.2 22.8
2009 1859 109.3 17.0 25.6
2010 1917 103.4 18.5 31.1
2011 1917 104.6 18.3 31.9
2012 1904 126.3 15.0 35.6
2013 1934 130.7 14.7 38.5
2014 1831 140.0 13.0 39.2
2015 1831 132.0 13.8 42.3
2016 1822 120.0 15.1 38.3
2017 1826 116.3 15.6 42.1
2018 1766 114.8 15.3 46.4
2019 1732 106.8 16.2 45.8
2020 1738 123.9 14.0 43.2
2021 1751 121.8 14.3 n/a
2022 1815 117.1 15.4 41.4
2023 1777 119.2 14.9 86

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bethel High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $344 (4.7%) $6,927 (95.3%) $7,271
2020 $373 (4.7%) $7,491 (95.3%) $7,864
2021 $397 (5.2%) $7,281 (94.8%) $7,679

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bethel High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 242nd of 327 High schoolsRanks 175th of 326 High schools
 20.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Bethel High)7283
 11%
   End of Course Writing (Hampton City Public Schools)7074
 4%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Bethel High)7974
 5%
   End of Course Geometry (Hampton City Public Schools)8080
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Bethel High)7485
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hampton City Public Schools)8688
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Bethel High)8691
 5%
   End of Course Algebra II (Hampton City Public Schools)9086
 4%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Biology (Bethel High)7360
 13%
   End of Course Biology (Hampton City Public Schools)7563
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Bethel High)7718
 59%
   End of Course Earth Science (Hampton City Public Schools)7359
 14%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Bethel High)8587
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Hampton City Public Schools)8184
 3%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Bethel High)9190
 1%
   End of Course Geography (Hampton City Public Schools)8583
 2%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (Bethel High)4422
 22%
   End of Course VA and US History (Hampton City Public Schools)5042
 8%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Bethel High)7162
 9%
   End of Course World History I (Hampton City Public Schools)6859
 9%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Bethel High)7232
 40%
   End of Course World History II (Hampton City Public Schools)7425
 49%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17321777
 2.6%
African American12001189
 0.9%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian2928
 3.4%
Hispanic97137
 41.2%
Pacific Islander72
 71.4%
White298295
 1%
Two or More Races98121
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.8%86%
 40.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,777 students attended Bethel High.

Students at Bethel High are 67% African American, 17% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Bethel High ranks 154th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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